Description
Sheepshearing presents a compact rural scene in which people gather closely around the animal being worked on. Their hands and the sheep’s body draw attention to the center of the narrow composition, while the wooden structure behind them gives the task a sheltered setting. The scene’s small scale encourages close attention to the coordination of people and animal.
Made in 1855, this wood engraving was executed by Jacques-Adrien Lavieille after a design by Jean-François Millet. Fine cut lines translate the work into an intricate pattern of light and dark, giving texture to clothing, wool, and the surrounding enclosure. The image treats shearing as skilled, shared activity, finding human interest in the practical gestures needed to accomplish an ordinary seasonal task.
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